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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
Optimal lineups are generated to demonstrate groups of players that work well together. This should be used only as a thought-starter for your lineups. This lineup may not conform to exact requirements of FanDuel (ie. players from one team), and may cross over multiple slates. For more detailed and customizable lineup generation, please use the NHL FanDuel Optimizer.
| C | Ryan Getzlaf |
| C | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| W | Jesper Bratt |
| W | Patrick Eaves |
| W | Jakob Silfverberg |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| D | Kevin Shattenkirk |
| D | Mike Green |
| G | Marc-Andre Fleury |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 133.53 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $7,000 | 16.25 | 2.32 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | LA | $7,300 | 15.56 | 2.13 |
| Rickard Rakell | LA | $6,500 | 14.83 | 2.28 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYI | $6,800 | 14.47 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $7,000 | 16.25 | 2.32 |
| Rickard Rakell | LA | $6,500 | 14.83 | 2.28 |
| J.T. Compher | FLA | $3,200 | 6.94 | 2.17 |
| Chris Wagner | LA | $3,000 | 6.38 | 2.13 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,800 | 19.74 | 2.24 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $7,500 | 13.61 | 1.81 |
| Artemi Panarin | TB | $7,300 | 13.04 | 1.79 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $6,000 | 12.93 | 2.16 |
| Corey Perry | LA | $6,100 | 12.86 | 2.11 |
| Jakob Silfverberg | LA | $4,800 | 12.80 | 2.67 |
| Mats Zuccarello | NYI | $5,500 | 12.52 | 2.28 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,100 | 11.98 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesper Bratt | COL | $3,700 | 10.22 | 2.76 |
| Patrick Eaves | LA | $4,300 | 11.52 | 2.68 |
| Jakob Silfverberg | LA | $4,800 | 12.80 | 2.67 |
| Sven Andrighetto | FLA | $3,700 | 9.59 | 2.59 |
| Curtis Lazar | CEN | $3,200 | 8.05 | 2.52 |
| Sonny Milano | TB | $4,000 | 9.71 | 2.43 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | FLA | $3,500 | 8.49 | 2.42 |
| Andrew Cogliano | LA | $4,000 | 9.25 | 2.31 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Shattenkirk | NYI | $5,700 | 12.48 | 2.19 |
| Mike Green | TOR | $4,900 | 12.05 | 2.46 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,400 | 11.93 | 1.86 |
| Cam Fowler | LA | $4,900 | 11.92 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Savard | TB | $3,700 | 9.19 | 2.48 |
| Mike Green | TOR | $4,900 | 12.05 | 2.46 |
| Cam Fowler | LA | $4,900 | 11.92 | 2.43 |
| T.J. Brodie | CEN | $4,500 | 10.71 | 2.38 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,200 | 22.59 | 2.75 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $9,200 | 22.22 | 2.41 |
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $9,200 | 21.51 | 2.34 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,300 | 21.21 | 2.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Smith | CEN | $8,200 | 22.59 | 2.75 |
| John Gibson | LA | $8,300 | 21.21 | 2.55 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | TB | $9,200 | 22.22 | 2.41 |
| Craig Anderson | MTL | $8,100 | 19.35 | 2.39 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk.